That didn't quite go according to plan Trying to get some sex at 9:56am just as they were lining up was hugely unsuccessful. Even with the promise of a guaranteed PB

So, the race. Definitely a race of 2 halves. The first half was 9 miles long and went by nice and easy with gentle climbs, steady downhills and some good flat stretches. Then it got a bit serious and the hills were tougher, the downhills sharper and no flat bits. I went from 9:15mm to 10:15 with a couple of 13:30 miles on the un-runnable hills.

Great views from the tops as far south as Blackpool tower and as far north as the Lakeland fells. It really is a lovely part of the world.

It might have been tough but it was a great little event; I even treated myself to some of the sponsor's beer - a mixed case of Lancaster Brewery products. I feel I owed it to myself.

Its been a lovely day here, went and tended to the FGO this morning and then went over to North Myms for lunch with the girlies rather than them coming to me and once we had chatted most of the afternoon finally made it back in here in time for tea and not a lot else done!

Think I am going to have a right old shiner on my knee when the bruise comes out ..!!

XB - not sure what event it was, but I can sort of work out whereabouts.

We've been to Dent - a tiny place where The Dales become Cumbria, but it's still Yorkshire really! They have a free festival of beer and music (the beer's not free ...). We didn't really know what to expect, but didn't expect a huge campsite - swelling the population at least 4 fold, I imagine. A stage in a small marquee with all sorts of bands from about a 50 mile radius, all very good and professional. Great range of music, from 50's style country/rock 'n' roll to up to date rock bands (and if they are not famous next year, there's no justice!). Good range of beer and cider, food stalls, and crowds sitting on the hill on chairs and picnic blankets just enjoying themselves. Who needs Glasto?

Pippette's been to Ironbridge and won a rowing race (women's 4, I think?). Got a tankard to prove it. However, we haven't heard much about it as she is asleep on the settee in her rowing kit ...

Yay, XB shame that no one wanted to see your personal best before the race. Sounds tough but the reward at the end sounds great

Snaily, fab running Sounds like Stratty is gonna be lively

Cheesy as someone once said to me, there is no justice only law n from my experience the law rewards unreasonableness. Take heart from the fact that if your ex felt the need to play hardball she cannot be happy with her lot. Failing that SUMO - Shut Up Move On

FP, breastroke woman, eh hubba hubba;-) I love the sound of FP jnr's outfit n she sounds very mature, after all, nothing as good as comfortable shoes;-)

Coco, no one has ever complained about my technique before but although I crawl fairly Ok one can never be too good at breastroke;-)

You out of bed yet Spence;-)

Daffy, poor Mr daffs, I guess it must be his age if you're not exhausted

Tubs, we so have to race at Stratty in those hats, they're fab

Quiet day here. Just no 2 parting me from my money. He is off to France Friday for a long weekend with skool n of course needs new everything!

And you didn't even need your wellies, Pippi sounds fab. And bless pippette. You must be reet proud apparently ( it was in the paper so it must be true) Liverpool is the fake tan capital of Britain. Gee, n I thought Essex was;-)

I'm still buzzing from my run! Me, the one who is just not built to run, who's family dont take responsibility for their own health and come up with any excuse not to do something, well I certainly broke the mould!!!

Snaily, yip yip for challenging your families view of 'normal'i it is worth it all that pain.

So, let the sneezing begin. The hay fever things is affecting all of us in this house. Lovely Park Run report for our club. 55 of us came, saw n took over. Race Directors comments on our cameraderie n spontaneous lining of finish straight to cheer others on was a great tribute to all the hard work by the committee n coaches n all to create an inclusive club's yay

Well done Snaily. Maybe some of the younger element of your family will sit up and take note and use you as an inspiration. As I'm sure others will.

Well done to all the other weekend runners as well - I'm afraid my running shoes are gathering dust in the back of the wardrobe.

I've done my spin class, now to get the house ready for a family invasion. RAF son and family are on their way. He is off to the Falklands next week for six months. The DiL hates him being away, and with both children in boarding school, she will be quite lonely I think. Apart from one cat, two dogs, a couple of rats and rabbits etc.........

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